The New York Times

The Proper Saddle Can Bring Harmony to a Horse and Rider

A saddle fitter explains what makes the perfect match for horse, rider and saddle. By Sarah Maslin Nir Sarah Maslin Nir, a staff reporter for The Times, is the author of four books on horses. When ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Horse-riding side saddle escaramuzas keep centuries-old Mexican sport alive in south suburbs

BEECHER, Ill. (WLS) -- Mexico's oldest sport is charrería. "It's considered the national sport - everyone thinks it's soccer but it's charrería," said Vereniz Llamas. The men who practice the ...
Los Angeles Times

Column: Finding solace in the saddle: how horseback riding helped me heal

Losing someone dear at any age can present a challenge that greatly influences the path one takes in life. When I was five years old, I received the devastating news that my father passed away ...
ABC7

Horse-riding side saddle escaramuzas keep centuries-old Mexican sport alive in Chicago suburbs

BEECHER, Ill. -- Mexico's oldest sport is charrería. "It's considered the national sport - everyone thinks it's soccer but it's charrería," said Vereniz Llamas. The men who practice the equestrian ...